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Cottage Cheese Lasagna

A creamy and cozy lasagna made with cottage cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd and great for leftovers.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg
  • Chopped spinach or pesto (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the meat sauce: Warm olive oil in a large skillet, sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then brown the beef or sausage. Stir in tomato paste and marinara, season, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Mix the cheese filling: Combine cottage cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Prep the noodles: Cook regular noodles until just tender; drain and lay flat. Skip this step for no-boil noodles.
  4. Layer the lasagna: In a 9×13 dish, spread sauce, add noodles, layer cheese mixture, and repeat. Finish with sauce and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbling.
  6. Rest and serve: Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Cottage cheese can be strained if too wet. This lasagna reheats well and keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: lasagna, cottage cheese, comfort food, family recipe, weeknight dinner